Route from Grand Falls to Essipit
Interactive map, distance, and indicative drive time for the route from Grand Falls to Essipit — with the live planner for up-to-date turn-by-turn directions.
This page provides the map and indicative distance data for the route between Grand Falls (New Brunswick) and Essipit (Quebec). Use the live planner below to get up-to-date driving directions by car, on foot, or by bicycle.
Distance from Grand Falls to Essipit
The straight-line distance between Grand Falls and Essipit is 190.8 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 229 km, with an indicative drive time of 2 h 33 min.
Trip cost and route type: Grand Falls – Essipit
Driving directions from Grand Falls to Essipit
The map shows the locations of Grand Falls (A) and Essipit (B). Use the form below to calculate the up-to-date road route with turn-by-turn directions, real distance, and estimated drive time.
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Driving directions from Grand Falls to Essipit
Real distance: 218.3 km · Estimated time: 4 h 50 min
- Drive northeast. 63 m
- Turn left onto Chemin River. 666 m
- Turn right onto Chemin Portage/Portage Road/NB 130. 1.1 km
- Turn left onto Boulevard Everard H. Daigle/Everard H. Daigle Boulevard. 1.4 km
- Turn right to take the NB 2 ramp. 118.4 km
- Keep right to take exit 40 onto 232 Est/Rue Commerciale Nord toward Squatec/Rimouski. 488 m
- Turn right onto Route 232 Est/232. 41 m
- Turn left onto Route 232 Est/232. Continue on 232. 14.9 km
- Turn left onto Grande Ligne Sud/293. Continue on 293. 44.5 km
- Keep right to stay on 293. 5.8 km
- Turn right onto Rue du Parc. 503 m
- Turn right. 129 m
Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.
Estimate trip cost: Grand Falls – Essipit
Indicative estimates based on ~229 km. Tolls calculated at ~$0.10/km on tolled segments. The calculator updates with the live planner's real distance. Actual consumption, driving style, weather, and toll rates vary.
Origin and destination
How to drive from Grand Falls to Essipit
The straight-line distance between Grand Falls (New Brunswick) and Essipit (Quebec) is about 190.8 km. The actual road distance varies by chosen route, road type, and travel conditions — especially in winter and across mountain or northern segments.
Before you leave, consider:
- Check current traffic with a navigation app — particularly around major cities.
- Look up any toll segments on your route (Ontario 407, select bridges).
- In winter or at higher elevations, drive times and conditions can change quickly. Carry a charged phone, fuel reserve, and weather-appropriate gear.
- Plan stops at service centres or towns along the way — fuel and rest stops can be sparse on remote sections.
Route description: Grand Falls – Essipit
The trip from Grand Falls to Essipit covers about 229 km on the road (190.8 km straight line). Plan at least one stop and check fuel before departure. The route connects New Brunswick to Quebec and is classified as a medium-distance route (100–300 km). Click "Update route" for the latest track, turns, and fuel-cost estimate.
The trip starts at Grand Falls (New Brunswick) — coordinates 47.0344° N, -67.7394° E. The destination is Essipit (Quebec), at 48.3371° N, -69.3992° E.
Practical tips for the Grand Falls – Essipit drive
Terrain along the way
The route starts in New Brunswick — a province forested and Acadian, with the Bay of Fundy and tidal coastlines — and reaches Essipit in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Notre-Dame-du-Lac (Quebec).
When to leave
For a medium-distance trip, leaving before 07:00 or after 10:00 helps you avoid urban congestion. Friday afternoons and Sunday returns often slow the major highways.
Alternatives
For this route of about 229 km, consider VIA Rail Canada — VIA's Corridor service connects many Eastern Canadian cities, and the long-distance trains (the Canadian, Ocean) run through the Prairies and the Maritimes. Cross-border trips may also include Amtrak's Adirondack or Cascades. Check schedules at viarail.ca and amtrak.com.
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Cities along the Grand Falls – Essipit route
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Routes with intermediate stops: Grand Falls → Notre-Dame-du-Lac · Grand Falls → Edmundston
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Frequently asked questions: Grand Falls – Essipit
What is the straight-line distance between Grand Falls and Essipit?
The straight-line distance between Grand Falls and Essipit is about 190.8 km. This is the direct geometric distance between the two coordinates, ignoring road geometry.
What is the estimated road distance from Grand Falls to Essipit?
The estimated road distance from Grand Falls to Essipit is about 229 km — derived by multiplying the straight-line distance by a road-deviation factor (1.13–1.30 based on length). For an up-to-date route, use the live planner.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Falls to Essipit?
Indicative drive time from Grand Falls to Essipit is about 2 h 33 min, based on an average highway speed of 90 km/h on a mixed motorway/highway profile. Real time depends on traffic, weather, stops, vehicle type, and conditions.
How do I get up-to-date driving directions from Grand Falls to Essipit?
Use the live planner on this page: select your transport mode and click "Update route". You'll see the route with turn-by-turn directions, current distance, and estimated time based on up-to-date routing data.
Does the Grand Falls–Essipit route involve highway tolls?
CanadaDrivingDirections.com does not provide toll details. Toll roads are limited in Canada — Ontario's 407 ETR, a few Quebec bridges, and the Confederation Bridge to PEI are the main ones. Check the operator's site for current pricing.
How does traffic affect the route from Grand Falls to Essipit?
Traffic varies by time of day, season, and weather. The live planner uses up-to-date routing data; for live traffic, use a navigation app before departure — especially in winter when conditions can change rapidly.
Is there an alternative route from Grand Falls to Essipit?
A common alternative is going via Notre-Dame-du-Lac or Edmundston. Use the live planner to compare routes.
Can I open the Grand Falls–Essipit route in Google Maps?
Yes. Click "Open in Google Maps" on this page to view the route in the Google Maps app or browser. You can also open Google Maps directly and enter Grand Falls as origin and Essipit as destination.